Guidelines for the 2015 Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU)

1. Purpose

This examination is used to evaluate the Japanese language proficiency and the basic academic abilities of international students who wish to study at the undergraduate level at universities or other such higher educational institutions in Japan.

2. Examination Administrator

The Japan Student Services Organization administers the examination with the cooperation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japanese universities, and affiliated institutions in Japan and overseas.

3. General Description of the Examination

(1) Eligibility:

International students who wish to study at the undergraduate level at universities or other such higher educational institutions in Japan

Measurement of the basic academic skills in science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) necessary for studying in a science department of a Japanese university.

80 minutes

0-200

Japan and the World

Measurement of the basic academic skills in liberal arts, particularly thinking and logical abilities, necessary for studying at Japanese universities.

80 minutes

0-200

Mathematics

Measurement of the basic academic skills in mathematics necessary for studying at Japanese universities.

80 minutes

0-200

[Remarks]a. The test in Japanese as a Foreign Language consists of writing, reading comprehension, and listening and
listening-reading comprehension.b. In the science test, examinees select two subjects from physics, chemistry and biology depending on the requirements of the university they wish to enter and the course of study they wish to pursue.c. In the mathematics test, examinees select either of Course 1 if they plan to enter liberal arts programs or science programs requiring comparatively less knowledge of mathematics, or Course 2 if they plan to enter programs requiring advanced knowledge of mathematics depending on the requirements of the university they wish to enter and the course of study they wish to pursue.d. Examinees may not choose to take both the Science test and the Japan and the World test.e. The score ranges listed are not raw scores except the writing in Japanese as a foreign language ; instead, they are based on a common scale. Also the writing is scored based on the standards.f. Refer to the syllabuses for each subject.

The EJU is available in Japanese or English, except for the Japanese as a Foreign Language test, which is given in Japanese only, applicants need to indicate their preference in the application depending on the requirements of the university they wish to enter and the course of study they wish to pursue.

(6) Answering format:

All questions use a multiple-choice format, except for the writing section of the Japanese as a Foreign Language test.

c. Application period:Japan(1st Session) From February 16 (Monday) to March 13 (Friday), 2015 (The application must be postmarked by March 13.)(2nd Session) From July 6 (Monday) to July 31 (Friday), 2015 (The application must be postmarked by July 31.)Outside Japan Same as in Japan.

d. Applications:Japan The applications should be submitted to the Testing Division, Student Exchange Department, Japan Student Services Organization.Outside Japan The applications should be submitted to the Overseas Representatives in each country or region.

(2) EJU Bulletin

The details of the application procedure, and other information will be released in the "Bulletin of the 2015 Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU)".
Bulletin Vendors:Japan The bulletin is scheduled to go on sale at major bookstores throughout Japan on February 16, 2015 (Monday). The price is ¥486 per copy not including consumption tax.Outside Japan To be decided through consultation with the Overseas Representative in each country or region.

(3) Sending of Examination Voucher

Japan Examination vouchers will be sent on the following dates (tentative) in response to applications received.(1st Session) May 22, 2015 (Friday)(2nd Session) October 16, 2015 (Friday)Outside Japan To be decided through consultation with the Overseas Representative in each country or region.

［Remarks］Postage charges for examination voucher and score report will be announced in the EJU Bulletin, etc.